Obituaries

Ray Stephens

Aug 13, 2019

Ray G. Stephens: April 9, 1935 – August 13, 2019.

Memorial Services for Ray G. Stephens will be held on Friday August 23, 2019 at the Lindell Andrews Community Center in Hagerman, NM. Ray passed away peacefully, in his home, the night of August 13, 2019. Services will begin at 10:00 am followed by fellowship and lunch....

Robert Flores

Aug 10, 2019

Robert Flores

Robert left his loving family and friends on Saturday, August 10, 2019. He was born on July 1, 1961 to Rosie Cardona Flores and Isaac S. Flores, both of whom preceded him in death. His living step­mother, is Margaret Flores.

Robert is survived by four sisters, Cecilia Contreras (brother-in-law Pablo Contreras), Gloria Harris,...

Jose Barraza

Aug 10, 2019

Jose L. Barraza, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 91 on August 10, 2019. Jose was born on August 16, 1927 in Durango, Mexico to Francisco and Irene Barraza. Jose had a long, happy, and healthy life. Jose, a man of great faith and a beloved member of the Catholic Church was...

Wilma Fitzsimmons

Aug 4, 2019

Wilma Jean Fitzsimmons of Roswell went to be with the Lord on August 4 after a long bout with throat cancer.

Born in Garibaldi, Oregon, to William and Florence Taylor, Wilma had a full life. Along the way she had four sons with first husband Jack Phinney in California. Jack preceded her in death.

She...

Peggy Bell

Aug 1, 2019

Peggy Lou Bell passed away peacefully to her Heavenly home on August 1, 2019 at Peachtree Retirement Village in Roswell, NM where she had lived since 2016.

Peggy was born on November 8, 1927 in Cisco, TX to W.R. High (Papa) and Alta Faye Russell (Mama Jim). She created a home and raised her four children in...

Frances Taylor

Jul 30, 2019

Frances Evelyn Taylor, lovingly known as “Tootsie”, passed away at the age of 79 on Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 after courageously facing pancreatic cancer. Tootsie was born in Birmingham, Alabama on September 7, 1939. Soon after, Tootsie moved to Lubbock, Texas where she enjoyed spending her time on the family farm. She attended Lorenzo High School where she was...

Angelina Jimenez

Jul 30, 2019

Together Once Again

Angelina Jimenez

With great sadness our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and catechism teacher Angelina Jiménez joined her Heavenly Father surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.  Angelina was born in Roswell, N.M. to Pablo Calderón, Sr. and Candelaria Olguin Calderón on June 23, 1931. She spent her early...

Maria Stefhon

Jul 25, 2019

On the morning of July 24, 2019, heaven received a joyous and beautiful angel, Maria “Delfina” Stefhon. Delfina died at home peacefully after a heroic battle against Pulmonary Fibrosis. Delfina was born on July 7, 1938, and after growing up in Texas settled in Hagerman, NM, with her family in the early 1950’s. She graduated from Hagerman High School...

Oliver Peck

Jul 21, 2019

Oliver Tuner Peck, age 62, passed away on Sunday July 21st ,2019. In accordance to Oliver’s wishes, he will be cremated. The family will have a memorial service at a later date.

Oliver was born on August 23,1956 to Lloyd George and Jimmie (Holland) Peck at Castle Air Force Base in Merced, CA. They moved to Roswell...

Olimpia Castillo

Jul 18, 2019

We were blessed to have Olimpia (Oly) Castillo in our lives.  Oly was born in Portales, NM on September 20,1945 to Graniano and Ephifania Candelaria who proceed her death. She earned her wings on Thursday, July 18, 2019 and joined her beloved husband Raymond.

Her and her family moved to Roswell NM and that’s where she met the love...

Johnathan Carter

Jul 15, 2019

Johnathan S. Carter, 27, of Roswell N.M, was taken from us unexpectedly on Monday, July 15,2019 to join the Angels in Heaven. He was born September 12, 1991 in Roswell, NM to Shawn Carter and Tammy Carlton and later taken in and raised by James Ramirez who he also was proud to call his Father. He attended multiple schools...

Pat Bowen

Jul 15, 2019

Frankie "Pat' Bowen was called to his Heavenly home on July 15, 2019. Pat was born on December 17,1933 in Matador, Texas to Willie Ezra Bowen and Minnie Corrine "Rena" Clifton Bowen. Pat grew up and attended school in Roaring Springs, TX and Portales, NM. While he attended high school in Portales, he met the love of his life,...

Elisabeth Naylor

Jul 14, 2019

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 am, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Grace Community Church for Elisabeth Ruth Naylor (Sue) 84, who passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Sunset Villa Care Center.

Sue was born August 18, 1934 in Roswell, NM to Graciano Yriart and Lucille Yriart who preceded her in death. Sue’s husband...

Patricia Burnside

Jul 12, 2019

Patricia Burnside age 71 of Roswell, NM passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 in Lubbock, TX at the University Medical Center.

Patricia was born in San Antonio, TX on December 6, 1947 to Dawson and Ruth (Condor) Napps. The family later moved to Roswell, NM where Patricia attended Roswell High and later Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell.

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Barbara Johnson

Jul 11, 2019

Barbara Jo (BJ) Johnson went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the age of 86.  Her wit and sense of humor will be missed by those who knew her.  She was a resident of Heartfelt Manor in Roswell for the last two years and has been a long time resident of Roswell.  She was...

Drusilla Cieszinski

Jul 10, 2019

Drusilla (Dru) Curry Cieszinski passed away in Roswell, New Mexico on July 10, 2019. She was born August 13, 1925 in Seminole Texas. Her parents were Bascom B. (Buck) Curry and Mabel Claire Sherman Curry.  Dru was the youngest of five sisters, the others being Anna Beth, Mary, Bennett and Jonye. She descended from early South Plains pioneers from...

Mary De Los Santos

Jul 2, 2019

Mary Alice De Los Santos

Mary went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM. A prayer service will be held at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Ballard Funeral Home with a funeral service at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 also at Ballard Funeral Home with...

Luis Salcido

Jun 29, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Luis Salcido. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jim Godfrey

Jun 26, 2019

Jim Godfrey, "The Shipper from the Shopper" passed away on June 26, 2019 at his home. He was born March 28, 1937, at St. Mary's Hospital in Roswell to William Walter and Esther McCloud Godfrey. He graduated from Roswell High School in 1955. Jim owned, and operated Godfrey's Cameras and Electronics founded in 1974, and The Shopper founded in...

Dee Jeffers

Jun 18, 2019

Dee Jeffers of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Jun 18, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Service Memorial Service First United Methodist Church 200 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Roswell, NM  88201 Saturday, June 22, 2019 10:00 am Cemetery General Douglas L McBride Veterans Cemetery...